Several Richmond borough businesses and entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for this year's West London Business Awards.

Now in its 12th year, the awards recognise organisations, big and small, for their achievements in making West London the best place to do business.

Since nominations opened in July, entries have been received from across a range of industries and the judging process has been highly competitive.

All shortlisted organisations are congratulated for making this stage of the awards process. 

The Richmond businesses and entrepreneurs shortlisted are:

Education & Training Provider of the Year

• Aviation Generation @ Harrow Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC)
• Richmond American University

Community Investment Award

• St George

Apprentice of the Year

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• Angelina Pestani Ali | HRUC | Yuzu Hair Ltd
• Caitlin Cain | HRUC | Boldgate
• Denis Cicu | HRUC | HRUC
• Joe Costa | HRUC | Royal Garden Hotel
• Connor France | HRUC | Tom Kerridge Group
• Conor Grennan | HRUC | One Care iT
• Leah Tadman | HRUC | Specialist Care Services

Allianz Stadium (formerly Twickenham) will once again host the Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony this Friday, 31 January 2025.

Hosting the evening will be comedian, actor and professional punslinger Tim Vine, noted for his well-crafted puns and one-liners.

As usual, the winners of the prestigious Park Royal Business of the Year, West London Business Leader of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, and West London Company of the Year 2025 will be revealed on the night.

West London Business CEO and judging panel member, Andrew Dakers said: "Once again, the standard of entries we received for the West London Business Awards was superb. Our judges have been through an intense few weeks evaluating the nominations and deliberating.

"We are pleased to reveal a shortlist of companies that showcases the exceptional capabilities of businesses in the world's most connected place.

"What we found particularly encouraging was the continued focus on sustainability and innovation from the majority of our entrants. West London Business has long championed the need for firms to measure and manage their carbon footprint.

"This year it is clearer than ever that business leaders are taking action to reduce their emissions realising financial and carbon savings – as well as bringing new products and services to market.

"The team look forward to welcoming all our finalists to Allianz Stadium in January and, for anyone who hasn't been part of the West London Business Awards before, I would encourage you to attend and network at West London's premier business awards ceremony!"

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See the full list of the shortlisted nominees here.